[Method] Lost master key for Audi R8 China Edition - how to recover programming code?

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Ghostrider
Member since November 2022 • 97 posts

How to get the factory key code for my Audi R8 China Edition to make keys?

Posted on December 29, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1042 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Audi R8 China Edition. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 30, 2024

Replies (5)

Quantumflux
Member • 41 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Audi R8 China Edition key code too.

December 30, 2024 Reply
Xenonflash
Member • 60 posts

If this works for my Audi R8 China Edition, I owe you big time.

December 31, 2024 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 43 posts

Finally, something that might help with my Audi R8 China Edition's key code issue!

January 01, 2025 Reply
Invisible
Member • 16 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Audi R8 China Edition this weekend.

January 02, 2025 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 107 posts

I’ve been locked out of my Audi R8 China Edition all week. Hope this helps.

January 03, 2025 Reply

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